Community Service Legal Assistant

Monica H. Aguirre

*** *. ******* ****** ***** Apt.5301 Austin, TX 78745 281-***-**** admvjc@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/monica-aguirre-b2b59b107

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX August 2016-May 2019 Bachelor of Arts in Government/Political Science

Certification: Business Foundations from McCombs School of Business Minor: French

The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX August 2015-May 2016 EXPERIENCE

Peek and Toland, PLLC, Austin, TX June 2019 - Present Criminal Defense Paralegal

Reported directly to four attorneys, acting as primary liaison for over 350 clients, as well as court staff and administrative personnel spanning over 10 counties across Texas. Developed content specific misdemeanor and felony files encompassed with case discovery, pre-trial motions, mitigating and supporting documents. Interviewed victims and witnesses for trial preparation and pre-trial negotiations.

Responsible for drafting and filing motions, orders, and legal documents including expunction petitions, subpoenas, writs of habeas corpus, and occupational licenses. Managed attorney calendars, court dockets, and hearing deadlines, while ensuring presence of defendants and all concerned parties.

Assisted with and researched the intersection of immigration and criminal law to better serve a predominately Hispanic client base.

Dunham and Jones Attorneys at Law, Austin, TX March 2017 – June 2019 Legal Assistant

Head Part-Time Legal Assistant

Provided full administrative support for a high-volume criminal defense law firm. Assisted with preparation of client intake, client payments, and check conflicts. Monitored client court appearances for 7 office locations across Texas.

Acted as primary Spanish translator for both prospective and current clients across all offices. Translated conference calls, client meetings, and legal documents. Assisted with marketing tactics to draw a larger Spanish speaking client base.

Answered direct attorney phone lines and acted as primary point of contact for clients. Ensured legal documents were processed and handled in a timely manner. E-filed letters of representation, waivers, and motions for 7 counties, while maintaining constant contact with county and district clerks. Various Families, Austin, TX September 2016 - Present Private Spanish Tutor

Developed comprehensive and interactive curriculums with lessons to teach (5) students aged 5-14 Spanish grammar, vocabulary, oral and auditory skills. Monitored and assessed students’ performance for 1.5+ years, while providing positive and constructive feedback to students and parents alike to ensure educational progress. ACTIVITIES

Texas Phi Alpha Delta, Austin, TX September 2017- December 2019 Legal Fraternity- General Member

Provided 20+ hours of community service while maintaining above a 3.0 GPA. Met with members of the legal community to gain and provide knowledge about the legal field. Assisted with the arrangement of LSAT practice courses on campus. SKILLS & INTERESTS

Languages:

Spanish: native/bilingual proficiency

French: advanced working proficiency

Computer and Analysis:

Experience with E-file, PACER, and Salesforce

Interests:

Travel, Languages, and Adrenaline pumping activities e.g., sky diving, cliff jumping, and ziplining

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